ETN vs NSC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Eaton Corporation, PLC vs Norfolk Southern Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ETN | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $459.96 | $335.41 |
| Market cap | $178.65B | $75.34B |
| P/E ratio | 46.7 | 28.6 |
| ROE | 19.68% | 16.98% |
| Profit margin | 12.75% | 21.02% |
| Revenue growth | 21.40% | 11.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.96% | 1.61% |
| Beta | 1.18 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ETN vs NSC in plain English
- ETN is the bigger company — about 2.4× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.6 vs 46.7).
- ETN earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 17%).
- ETN is growing revenue faster (21% vs 11%).
- NSC has the higher dividend yield (1.61% vs 0.96%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation, PLC would be worth today.
NSC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Norfolk Southern Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.